Imagine waking up on your own private island, wandering down to the shoreline and harvesting fresh oysters straight off the rock. That’s the reality for guests at Pumpkin Island, just off the Capricorn Coast in Queensland.
This eco-luxe escape isn’t just next to an oyster lease – it owns it. That means guests enjoy exclusive access to oysters throughout their stay. Every self-contained bungalow comes equipped with an oyster shucker.
It’s probably not a stretch to say that Pumpkin Island is one of Australia’s most immersive oyster experiences.
Located in Keppel Bay on the Southern Great Barrier Reef in Central Queensland, Pumpkin Island is a tiny, privately-owned eco-paradise just 14 acres in size.
Offering self-catered, barefoot comfort, the island features a handful of stylish beach bungalows and cottages with a relaxed “off-grid” vibe. Entirely solar and wind-powered, and boasting Advanced eco-certification, it’s a model of sustainable tourism. It also welcomes families.
With just 34 guests able to stay at any one time, it’s an intimate, nature-immersed escape where visitors can snorkel straight from the beach, kayak secluded coves, and indulge in fresh local oysters – all while treading lightly on the planet.